Anti-government chants from hundreds of Indonesian community members rang out over Federation Square in Melbourne.

It was late afternoon last Tuesday and the grey sky made pink placards, symbolising courage and resistance, stand out in the crowd.

As the chants swelled and grew louder, a voice on a microphone cut through the noise.

"We have gathered here for humanity," Indonesian student Pipin Jamson told the crowd.

At least 400 members of the Indonesian diaspora in Melbourne including students, academics, working holiday visa holders and delivery riders had come together to show support for a protest movement that has been rocking Indonesia over the past fortnight.

Indonesians have taken to the streets to voice their anger about housing allowances and other perks for members of parli

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